1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Explore Old Town Alexandria at your pace, anytime. See the sites George Washington frequented, including his house. Walk along the cobblestone streets. Learn about the history, civil war, and people. Walk down picturesque alleys. And all in an hour! From museums and libraries to historic landmarks, alleyways, cobblestones streets and a very famous restaurant, we’re about to take a stroll through the days of yore! Why choose this tour? This is a smart phone guided tour that uses GPS to play as you walk. It's like a person, but better. Go anytime at your own pace The tour is professionally produced with narration and music See the main sites and hear their stories, just like other tours, only at your pace.
The tour takes you to many historic sites walking along cobblestoned streets and telling the story of it’s history. Many of the sites are linked to George Washington, where he lived, his favorite restaurant and church. You’ll see and get a feeling for the history of the city. The tour is all outside and you can go 24/7/365. It’s guided by your smart phone (GPS) and is location aware playing the stories as you walk. It’s a step by step adventure, feel free to put your phone in your pocket and the app will guided you step by step.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
The tour starts at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum where you’ll hear about it’s history. You’ll also see a site in the road from the Civil war and learn the role Alexandria played then.
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The tour stops outside the Friendship fire house where you’ll hear the story of fires in the city and how they battled to protect the people.
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The tour stops outside of George Washington’s old Church and you’ll hear the story of the church, who visited and why it’s important.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour stops outside the Hollensbury Spite House, one of the most famous in the USA. Why is it so small? You’ll have to take the tour to find out!
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The tour stops outside the Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, which are significant part of history and Free black people in the USA>.
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The tour stops outside of George Washington’s favorite Restaurant, and one of the most historic in the country. It’s also has great food!
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You’ll see the Alexandria city hall, square, fountains and hear about the people that made this city what it is.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour takes you through a historic picturesque alley that many miss, and you’ll hear the story of why it’s called wales alley, and it might surprise. you!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
One of the best streets, but who built and and who placed those cobblestones? I guess you’ll have to take the tour to find out!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour ends at teh Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, with views and great spots to relax after your adventure in Old Town.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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